What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Electrical Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Electrical Engineer's salary?

An Assistant Electrical Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,882, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,040, an Assistant Electrical Engineer (4-7 years)earns $119,248, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,987, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,733,

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Electrical Engineer?

Assistant Electrical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Electrical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $131,132, California $130,635, Massachusetts $128,894. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Electrical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Electrical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineer VI: $200,779; Electrical Controls Engineer III: $122,438; Senior Electrical Engineer: $120,773; Electrical Controls Engineer II: $101,674; Electrical Engineer - Experienced: $99,290.

Assistant Electrical Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Electrical Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Electrical Engineer in Delaware is $119,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, an Assistant Electrical Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,943
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,998 to $129,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,766

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Assistant Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,363	$10,780	$2,488	$62
Average	$119,940	$9,995	$2,307	$58
25th Percentile	$111,998	$9,333	$2,154	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Electrical Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Electrical Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Electrical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Electrical Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,882
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,040
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,248
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,987
Expert (over 8 years): $164,733

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Assistant Electrical Engineer	$80,882
Electrica... Level Assistant Electrical Engineer	$98,040
Assistant... Level Assistant Electrical Engineer	$119,248
Electrica... Level Assistant Electrical Engineer	$141,987
Electrica... Level Assistant Electrical Engineer	$164,733

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How Do Assistant Electrical Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Electrical Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $131,132.
California: $130,635.
Massachusetts: $128,894.

District of Columbia $131,132 California $130,635 Massachusetts $128,894 Washington $128,420 New Jersey $128,373 Alaska $128,207 Connecticut $126,573 New York $125,909

Hawaii $123,789 Rhode Island $122,794 Maryland $122,119 Minnesota $121,196 Colorado $120,840 Illinois $120,722 Oregon $120,272 Delaware $119,940

New Hampshire $119,732 Virginia $119,265 Pennsylvania $117,903 Nevada $117,216 North Dakota $116,991 Michigan $116,636 Wisconsin $116,505 Vermont $116,245

Texas $115,522 Maine $115,475 Arizona $115,404 Ohio $115,321 Georgia $114,232 Indiana $113,687 Wyoming $113,580 Utah $113,414

Iowa $113,343 Kansas $112,775 Louisiana $112,609 North Carolina $112,550 Missouri $112,526 Florida $112,064 Montana $111,815 Nebraska $111,579

Kentucky $111,448 South Carolina $110,975 Tennessee $110,678 Idaho $110,560 New Mexico $109,695 Oklahoma $109,506 Alabama $108,807 South Dakota $107,635

Arkansas $106,995 West Virginia $106,652 Mississippi $105,621

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Electrical Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $119,400
Little Creek: $120,274
Magnolia: $120,101

Lincoln, DE $119,400 Little Creek, DE $120,274 Magnolia, DE $120,101 Milford, DE $119,703 Marydel, DE $119,900 Millsboro, DE $118,899 Millville, DE $119,083 Milton, DE $119,289

Nassau, DE $119,375 Ocean View, DE $119,063 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,291 Seaford, DE $119,359 Selbyville, DE $118,865 Smyrna, DE $120,357 Viola, DE $119,803 Woodside, DE $120,125

Bear, DE $119,848 Newark, DE $119,803 Claymont, DE $120,048 Delaware City, DE $119,922 Hockessin, DE $119,792 Kirkwood, DE $119,900 Middletown, DE $119,946 Montchanin, DE $119,819

New Castle, DE $119,837 Odessa, DE $120,005 Port Penn, DE $120,086 Rockland, DE $119,831 Saint Georges, DE $119,908 Townsend, DE $120,093 Winterthur, DE $119,845 Lewes, DE $119,335

Wilmington, DE $119,798 Dover, DE $120,274 Dover Afb, DE $119,640 Bethany Beach, DE $118,937 Bethel, DE $119,060 Bridgeville, DE $119,341 Camden Wyoming, DE $119,935 Cheswold, DE $120,235

Clayton, DE $120,239 Dagsboro, DE $118,854 Delmar, DE $118,663 Ellendale, DE $119,023 Felton, DE $119,694 Fenwick Island, DE $118,880 Frankford, DE $118,673 Frederica, DE $119,812

Georgetown, DE $118,809 Greenwood, DE $119,360 Harbeson, DE $118,936 Harrington, DE $119,542 Hartly, DE $119,914 Houston, DE $119,372 Kenton, DE $120,245 Laurel, DE $118,738

Yorklyn, DE $119,828

Assistant Electrical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Electrical Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$111,998

Average $119,940/year

$129,363

$9,333

Average $9,995/month

$10,780

$2,154

Average $2,307/week

$2,488

$54

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,363	$10,780	$2,488	$62
Average	$119,940	$9,995	$2,307	$58
25th Percentile	$111,998	$9,333	$2,154	$54

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